Secaucus seeks to limit data center height, exempting CoreSite expansion
1 report, 1 independent
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What happened
Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli informed the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority that the town wants to limit new data centers near residential areas to a maximum of two stories, or 35 feet. This proposed restriction does not apply to a new CoreSite data center planned for 215 County Avenue, which is four stories and 446,761 square feet. The Secaucus Zoning Board had previously approved the height for this specific CoreSite project.
From patch.com
Why it matters
The town of Secaucus is introducing new zoning rules that could affect future data center construction in the municipality. This regulatory action creates a specific exemption for the large CoreSite facility, setting a precedent for how future industrial development is managed.
From patch.com
Who's involved
- Michael GonnelliMayor of Secaucus who requested the zoning review
- CoreSiteData center provider whose new facility is exempt from the height limits
- SecaucusTown proposing new height restrictions for data centers
Possible ripples
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